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us two days ago in very feeble health. I dread the appointment of two Senators, at the same session. Indeed I fear the political character of the state is about to be changed, and greatly for the worse. My own mind is very unsettled about my continuing in the administration. In entering the cabinet of Mr Monroe my intention was to withdraw in the course of the present year. I still wish to carry that intention into effect, but the stormy aspect of the west, portending a violent schism in the republican party, may render a retreat at this time suspicious. I most sincerely wish the President well, and that his rule may be acceptable to the nation. I believe that storms are gathering, and that the tempest will beat upon him. I am under no obligation to breast the torrent, but I should dislike to be even